Sharpening for Beginners-Apr2023

SORRY - we have to cancel this month's class because we're all too busy with the Gathering of the Guilds.  You can sign up for the next one in May

WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION

Sharpening is intimidating for new carvers.  This class gives you an essential foundation for stropping correctly.  Sharpening is a career-long journey; this is your chance to start.  Future classes will cover more advanced sharpening techniques and problem solving.

HANDOUT  - A handout is downloadable by clicking here, and a 30 minute supporting video is viewable by clicking here.  Please review them prior to the class.  They are the basis for what will be discussed and practiced.

COVID - This a hybrid option to attend online or in-person.  Please select your preference when registering.  

COST - $30 for tuition.  Leather for making your own strops are usually available at the class for $10 and green honing compound for $5.

WORKSHOP LEADER - Roger Crooks or Larry Wade

TOOLS - Students should bring their own tools (knife, gouge or some type and a V tool, strop and honing compound if they have them.  However, practice tools and loaner strops are available.